FILL IN THE BLANKS (GENERAL ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 35

11. The new government took _______ last year.

Correct Answer: (c) over
Solution:‘Took over’ here, means came into force or effect

12. Mohan’s career has taken some __________ twists and turns.

Correct Answer: (b) interesting
Solution:‘Interesting’, is the correct usage

13. It is raining __________ . Do not go out.

Correct Answer: (a) heavily
Solution:‘Heavily’ is the correct usage

14. She tries to adjust _________ her relations.

Correct Answer: (d) with
Solution:‘With’ is the right preposition

15. She was remarkably _________ in singing and dancing.

Correct Answer: (a) accomplished
Solution:‘Accomplished’ is the correct usage

16. Sheila gained an advantage _________ me.

Correct Answer: (d) over
Solution:Over; ‘Advantage over’ means to have an edge.

17. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid ________ this disease.

Correct Answer: (c) of
Solution:‘Of’ here means ‘cured of, get rid of or to be free’

18. Statistics __________ always my worst subject.

Correct Answer: (c) is
Solution:‘Is’ as ‘statistics’ is a singular word

19. When she retired, she handed __________ the charge to the Vice-President.

Correct Answer: (a) over
Solution:‘Hand over’ or give the responsibility to other person

20. The student was punished for his ________.

Correct Answer: (a) impudence
Solution:The correct word that will fit the blank is ‘impudence’. ‘Impudence’ means ‘not to show the proper respect’.